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Apr 28, 2007 7:21 pm US/Eastern
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Accountant Allegedly Stole Thousands From Hospital
by Peg Rusconi
BARNSTABLE (WBZ) ―
Police on the Cape are still trying to figure out exactly how a woman diverted money from her hospital job into a cheerleading account.
For nine years, Michelle Wiseman of Centerville was a junior accountant at Cape Cod Hospital. During that time, police say she embezzled thousands.
"The detective division has traced it back to 2005, with help of the hospital and the hospital accountants," said Barnstable Police Sgt. John Sweeney. "So far, more than $83,000."
According to police, checks payable to the hospital ended up in Michelle Wiseman's account and the account of a cheerleading squad for which she is treasurer. "It looks like she would take the money, deposit it and run it through the silver bullets for her won use," said Sweeney.
Parents involved in the Barnstable Silver Bullets cheerleading squad call the allegation stunning, and say the program should not be tarnished by the charges against one person "Iit's a wonderful organization, their philosophy and mission is one that would be praised by anyone who works with young people."
Police are still investigating the extent of the alleged theft. Michelle Wiseman will answer the charges in court next week.
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